If you’re still drawing a blank when it comes to French music, here are some great bands, all in genres that stray from the usual French pop hits. Jalouse – L. (2008) The guy was asking to come see her but she told him not to. Would love to hear from you what you’re favorite would be! Her style blends R&B with mainstream Pop. Someone once told me the lyrics were sexual. Learn how your comment data is processed. Cosmo – Soprano (2014) Actes du Colloque de Manchester, juin 2003", Collectif (Auteur) Un Siècle de chansons françaises 1979–1989 (Partition de musique),Csdem, 2009 (, This page was last edited on 1 March 2021, at 14:11. I think the song you’re looking for might be called “le bal des chats” by cecile corbel. Music helps a lot. “Aime” by Michèle Torr (not to be confused with J’aime” Bonnes Nouvelles – Natasha St-Pier (2012) Daft Punk. Best French singer/songwriter by far is Francis Cabrel (‘the French Bob Dylan’) several of his songs should be on this list. Pos. Everybody has different tastes of music. It’s fairly new; clearly after the 2000’s, and I really like the song. May make one more suggestion for the list, please, please? I’m looking for one French singer who looks similar to Corneille black and has song with music video riding some bus and later they came out in morning and kisses somebody like romantic song! Hi! I dont knlw the year but i guess early 2000s. The prettiest French pop songs you ever will hear come from this singer. She's been celebrated as a fresh and vibrant voice in French music, largely because she focuses on universal themes of hope, courage, and brotherhood rather than trite love and breakup songs. Youtube Video Link, 86. Vanessa Paradis. :) ). Le Jour qui se Rêve – M. Pokora (2013), 76. I’m looking for an quite old song aired on MCM which had video with a pregnant woman and some man running labyrynth of grapes perhaps. Quelqu’un Ma Dit – Carla Bruni (2002), 65. The target audience is the francophone market (primarily France), which is considerably smaller than and largely independent from the mainstream anglophone market. Hi Monica hope you will read this. You will never tire of listening to Françoise. It is really catchy! Definitely an original and a list is never complete without any of her catalog on it. Take care in these difficult times. Youtube Video Link, 75. Hello, I’m looking for a song from late 90s or early 2000’s. Later in the clip he/she seems to get shot but rose petals come out of the chest instead of blood. I believe it came out this year. It might be explained by the has been image of the popular French songs from the 80s. It is usually performed by singers from France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, or any of the other francophone areas of the world. Hi i am looking for a song in which there is a waiter/barman who hallucinates that he is a sexy singer and all the girls are crazy for him.I just remember that it had words like ‘oui j’aime les femmes ‘or ‘les femmes m’aiment.’ Maybe in the year 2003-2007. They were influenced by the American rock & roll of the 1950s. Your list is most from the 2000’s so all you have to do is start a new list for the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s . Radio stations in France are required to play at least 40% of their songs in French, during prime hours. Quelque Part – Sheryfa Luna (2009) Ça Ira – Joyce Jonathan (2013) Every song is worth a listen. J’Traine Des Pieds – Olivia Ruiz (2005), 56. Its a music video on YouTube. And the only thing I remember about it is that in its video there was a lot of newspapers and also there was that wooden doll people who draw use for refrence. I’m looking for an old pop song, in the music video there were like 3 guys singing on an island that looks to be scottisch. Nouveaux Horizons – Melissa NKonda (2011) hi i am looking for a song, sung by a french lady, she is blonde, short hair, playing on the white piano with white background and photo frames… it has an english translated version.. the song talks about memories, remembering… it is a nice song. It was a love ballad in French. Youtube Video Link, 82. Some are cover from US/UK artist, but lovely to hear, Hi a lot of french starsof the eighties are ontour together since 10 years. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLd6rrp70rR_YltXQtCoeKA?view_as=subscriber. The target audience is the francophone market (primarily France), which is considerably smaller than and largely independent from the mainstream anglophone market. French singer and actress, Vanessa Paradis, became a celebrity at the age of 14 with the French song Joe le taxi in 1987. Here’s a Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI5J-hUBLZU, Hi im actually from france and whoever’s reading I suggest “Elle me dit” which translate to “She tells me” and it has a meaning basically. The first part of the title is a number, something like 1770 (although I dont think that is the correct number because otherwise I probably could have found the song). The song was a soft song sung by a male. If your fantasies involve riding through the streets of Paris on a bicycle, fuel your dreams with this soundtrack of gorgeous vintage French pop songs. Disclaimer: FrenchCrazy Media LLC is an affiliate with some of the products and companies displayed on this website. Great site by the way!! Can somebody please help me find a song in french (guess french) that i heard on a german radio channel during vacation in 2014. J’ai Demandé à la Lune – Indochine (2002), 50. I remember a phrase from it “La moi difference ne pas”. I hope that you can help me, I’ve been looking for it for years, and it’s killing me. :-D thanks, try this one Dominique A “elles est nue” (probably) = she is naked Juste Une Photo de Toi – M. Pokora (2010) Mika’s song is very popular among anglophones. Hoping you can make an old girl happy! All Rights Reserved. Your email address will not be published. Eventually the early French pop music and the chanson styles crossed over and combined. This category may require frequent maintenance to avoid becoming too large. This huge list spans several genres and the music is sung by a myriad of artists. Here’s a link to the song on YouTube! . Perhaps you can slice and dice your lists into decades. Thanks, Are you talking about this song ? Hello, I’m looking for a particular french song that tells a story of a mouse that is forced to marry a cat. Although French pop continued to be dominated by the cabaret tradition, the sound of American and British pop/rock began to creep in during the '60s. It was an amazing track around 2014. (being a Vanessa Paradis fan is also how I heard about Mistral Gagnant which IS on this list. Youtube Video Link, 77. Also an actress, doe-eyed Birkin has a sensational music career to boot. First, They Came For Teenage French Pop Singers. Je suis entièrement d’accord. Merci merci :). Youtube Video Link, 97. The music was slower and definitely sounded French. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLd6rrp70rR_YltXQtCoeKA?view_as=subscriber, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI5J-hUBLZU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNydRAAAgrE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLNr3_YNeJc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfG6dJyFoPs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Om4EIUWrYQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x1n-0MmLNg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORG7pSYas4I, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1jeop_marclavoine-bambou-dismoiquel-amour_music, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TilQ8BIHisw, 10 French Filmmakers You Should Know More About, 6 Fantastic French Animated Movies You Should Watch, Things Americans Won't Understand in France. You should listen IAM – L’empire du côté obscur also :). i think you are talking about that. Divine Idylle – Vanessa Paradis (2009) 22 May 1924, French . These four guys rolled down their mountain with full make-up and spandex, matching a larger-than-life 80’s attitude with sharp pop metal song-writing. a recent song within 3-4 years. The male singer repeats the same words (the words in the title?) Youtube Video Link, 87. French pop music is pop music sung in the French language. Née Tal Benyerzi, she moved to Paris from Israel when she … une souris verte qui a couru dans l’herbe, je l’ai attrapé par la queue–are the first lyrics so just copy and paste. Folk pop Cœur de Pirate. :), The song that always brings smiles and nice memories to me since my childhood is…, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TilQ8BIHisw :). I heard it when I was little in the Azores and can’t seem to find it. Could someone help me please? I am looking for a music video and song with a french woman with long blonde hair. IMO. PS: I really cannot remember if the group consists of 3 or 4 members. Ensemble – Cœur De Pirate (2009) Play on Spotify I’ve been looking for a song where the music video took place at a beach and there was a woman in a flowy dress chained down in the sand. Béatrice Martin is a francophone Canadian singer, songwriter and pianist, better known by her stage name Cœur de Pirate (which translates as Pirate Heart). Thank youuuuuuuuuuu I found at the end I was searching for it for years. Banalité – Jena Lee (2009) Charles Aznavour. Song was popular in the last 5 years. 1789 Ca ira mon amour – Rod Janois It is kind of slow and the melody repeats a bit, but I have no idea what it is. 9. There’s always something else out there. I am searching for a 70s (or perhaps even late 60s) pop song that I loved . Youtube Video Link, 63. Maybe under each decade I’ll have a “click here for more songs from this decade” to another list page. definitely two male singers. I remember seeing the music video, it being grey and white, or the background being white and grey. Could you please help me? “Non, ne vien pas.” “…?” “Je ne suis pas seule.” Then the guy cried… Non, non, non…” Hope someone could help me find this song. release in France from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 1999). Youtube Video Link, 96. It might sound weird but the French singers let down the French language for their songs. France Gall . Female. Scott Weisswald. “Aimer chaque jour et meme si c’est fou crois moi aimer et donner ton coeur a l’amour”. Could it be Sans Rancune ft. La Fouine by Sindy? As somebody else said before, this list can’t include everything. I can’t tell about the lyrics, but he repeats the name Natasha or Natacha over and over. The Top 100 French songs you must hear complies a vast array of popular French music in one place for your listening convenience. Try listen to Rene Vallere and his beautiful music, lyrics from the album MARA. Play on Spotify Like a nursery rhyme set to music? I think she manages to get out of the chains at the end of the video by switching places with a mean man. It is a bit slow, Very mellow and calm. Youtube Video Link, 68. Pop/Rock, Folk, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Alternative/Indie Rock, Anti-Folk, Indie Pop Anorexia Nervosa 2000s It is not easy to find the good songs on youtube when you don’t have somewhere to start. I remember it was a french song. I don’t even know how it goes but I know I loved it and danced with my mom. It starts off kinda slow, then just kinda “hits” in the chorus. It’s a duet, male and female. i think im wrong but it could be In the next year, you will be able to find this playlist with the next title: French Music 2022 - Top 40 French Songs (Französische Musik 2022) 40 songs. Hi, I’m looking for a French song that I remember listening to a year ago. been searching high and low for couple of weeks… appreciate so much if anyone could tell me the title and the artiste name. Coups et Blessures – BB Brunes (2012) Elle Me Dit – Mika (2011) Not sharp in memory. “Elle est tu” = she is you (????) I always love a mission to find something! The music video was blue tinted and I believe it was a love song and possibly shot in a school? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1jeop_marclavoine-bambou-dismoiquel-amour_music, hey..im lookimg for a french song..the music vedio is where a guy goes around singing in the streets. :p Ello, I am here asking about a song that when in the chorus says “trip” and the artist is french Algerian. Please am searching for a French song sung by a trio group consisting of a white female,a black male and a white male. ALL BARBARA. Also, check out our other lists for the latest French music: 100. Thank you so much! Do you remember any of the lyrics in French or in English? Barbara Lebrun & Catherine Franc, "French Popular Music. 30,654 listeners. Born in 1989, French-Canadian singer and musician Béatrice Martin, whose stage name is Cœur de Pirate, has a sweet voice and girl-next-door look – but look closer and you’ll see that she’s covered in tattoos. Youtube Video Link, 80. Julien Doré is great too – Le Lac, Coco câline, Moi Lolita, Sublime et Silence.- :), Vive la France, the best country in the world ! Ingrid St-Pierre is from Canada. I really love this post, I agree with KirederiK, Cœur de Pirate is wonderful! Comme Des Enfants – Cœur De Pirate (2008), 98. hi i’m looking for a french artist/ song i chanced encountered on youtube a few months back. Worlds Apart Je te donne The title of the song could have been a womens name. Her ethereal darkness put into musical poetry is unique. i was trying to find that song on this list. Volume! A ccording to The Guardian, more and more recent French pop and rock artists have been forgoing the advantage that singing in French gives them on French radio, and have been choosing to sing in English instead.For example, all three of the bands that won the “best newcomer” award at the French Les Victoires de la Musique awards sing in English, not French. But she was wrinkly if that helps..) I think it was Ben Michel was his name.. Hi! . the only thing i rememeber is that it had a spoken word feel, since the singer was saying long lines / he was not really singing. Thanx :), I’m searching for a song that showed a man singing in a bar/pub…it is fairly mellow and slow paced…if anyone could help me identify the song, I’d be grateful…the song had, I believe, 3 band members and the background was mostly red…. When you click on outbound links and purchase or sign up for services, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I can’t see any. :), P.S. I don’t know if it was new at that time, but I believe it was a boy band. your selection never mention anything before the Was is orchestrated Who is the singer? Nobody. Thanks. Hope someone knows which song I’m talking about…. I believe there’s a lyric talking about “broken dreams” or “shattered dreams”, and I believe the woman starts singing. https://popnable.com/stories/130-top-10-famous-french-singers-in-2020 FrenchCrazy.com features articles on how to learn French. Bashung -La nuit je mens-. Ignore moi – Melanie Pain (2009) In the early days, this style of French pop music was easily distinguishable from the earlier category of French music called chanson in English. One of the songs starts with counting in french. Especially the duet version with Vanessa Paradis. Hi there. Really made me dance couple of years ago. Hi, I’m searching for an old classic French love song. Un Jour Au Mauvais – Calogero (2014) Bonne année! It seemed to have the line “Elle est tu, Elle est tu”. Greetings from France, I’m learning French right now. Hi. :), hello! Unfortunately the only I remember is that it was a male singer, the song was not jazz but jazzy and there was a super catchy saxophone that appered several times in the song. And where’s Renaud? Either way you go, be sure to pop … French pop music can be heard on radio stations in France, such as NRJ, RTL 2, Virgin Radio (formerly Europe 2), Radio Nova, Chérie FM, and others. Help? Hello, I am looking to find the awesome French dance song that came out around 2014 to 2015, it started with a phone call from a girl telling her man to come and find her in a certain nightclub, the music was insanely brilliant and for the life of me I just cannot find this song. A lot of colours in the clip as I remember. Thank you, anyone who knows! Thanks! The guy says something in the beginning of the song and then it goes “Carlifornia oh oh oh oh oh.) There’s a cool song that I heard because the teacher was playing music in French class. I think the singer was a woman. Thanks. This list serves as a starting point for those who know ZERO French songs. Youtube Video Link, 58. Youtube Video Link, 84. Here is a playlist containing all of the YouTube videos. There’s a man more like talking the lyrics to a very beautiful animated music video. I am looking for a song that in the video its 4 guys singing it is french but there is some lyrics that are in english but while there singing there walking/dancing but there blazers change colors anyone know the song or the group? Can you help me find it? It’s s phone conversation where at the end of the song, she revealed that she is not alone but is with someone else. I’ve really hunted high and low for a song now. You’re a miracle worker if you can help!! A list of Francophone pop music artists and the decades when they rose to prominence. Besides French pop music, these radio stations typically play mainstream pop music (in English) as well as Latin pop, Italian pop, and African pop depending on the station. Perhaps your talking about ‘paroles, paroles, paroles’? Libertine, and so many more with a career spanning the same as Madonna and used controversy very smartly. And Aznavour is great – since you commented, people will now look him up. Have you wanted to listen to French music but never knew where to start? anyone ? I think that bagpipe sounds were played in the chorus. In video he sits in a restaurant/bar and about 3-4 women approach him, one after the other and they get mad at him. Blackrain . The French singer Tal is a young Urban Pop star known for her optimistic songs and authenticity. saying you should follow your dream NO MATTER WHO tries to keep it from you! Thanks by the way this is awesome. NEXT PAGE, What a fantastic list! He turns up at the club and finds her in the crowd……. Please help ? You can add these : hahaha :p Alizée Jacotey (born 21 August 1984 in Ajaccio, Corsica, France) is a famous French pop singer. She's been celebrated as a fresh and vibrant voice in French music, largely because she focuses on universal themes of hope, courage, and brotherhood rather than trite love and breakup songs. Easy listening, romantic, unforgettable. France's Pelchat amendment to the 1994 Broadcasting Reform Act is the law which requires this.[1]. Alain Bashung ? “Cœur De Pirate” just become my new favorite artist. this list is waste of time without Aznavour…. 13 June 1986, French. Rap and hip hope french song. Disagree, the list is for more contemporary music. Good luck. It was in 2006 I believe!! ALL MOUSTAKI. She tasted further success with English songs like Be My Baby and many other French songs.She has also acted in several French films and has modelled regularly for high-end fashion products by Chanel like perfume and handbags. have you got other Youtube Video Link, 93. I think its sung by all males…I dont know speak french but the chorus starts with a phrase like ” …to the moon land… “or something… Please help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x1n-0MmLNg? At least at the beginning, this is the way to go because the older singers will usually sing songs with lyrics in grammatically correct French. Look for Lomepal yeux disent I think it’s what you’re looking for. I think it was rather recently made, but I can’t find it. in the old french style (Brel, Brassens, Piaf) or was Youtube Video Link, Enjoy the list? From the torch singers of the 1930s music halls to the preternaturally chic Yé-Yé girls of the 1960s, and all the flirtatious gentlemen who came between, there's really nothing quite like it. French pop music is pop music sung in the French language. I forced to sing In french but I don’t know french and never hear sny song before ..but I tried to choose an easy song .I couldn’t find :'(, I started to take french course for a while. its a nice dance beat. The lyrics mainly talk about a mas girlfriend/wife who calls him a child and says he’s odd for keeping his dream because he won’t get rich. I heard this song way back in 1982 so the song may have been older than that. If you find a song you like then take note of the artist and search for more songs by them. This list is loosely sorted by popularity and includes many great French male singers, such as Avril Lavigne, Kathie Lee Gifford, Vanessa Paradis, Josephine Baker and Charlotte Gainsbourg. It’s a fantastic song, omg yessss i love that song. i agree with theresa: I’m french, pretty sure you are talking about 1.2.3 from Team BS. I am looking for this song: Male singer, at some point a siren can be heard in the background. Youtube Video Link, 71. Lyrics include a girl or a first lady’s name. Sur La Planche – La Femme (2013) The only thing I know for sure was the music video was blue, but I remember loving it and have lost hope of ever finding it because of not knowing any other significant details. 2. I’m trying to find a song my sister used to listen to a lot when she was younger (Im trying to find it for her wedding and dont want to ask her about it). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I think you are looking for Ficelles. It had a great pop beat and I simply cannot remember the guy who sang it either. The Original song “Je te donne” was composed by Jean-Jacques Golman and sung in duo with Michael Jones. does not make much sense :- )) This is a list of the 100 best-selling singles in France during the 1990s (i.e. 2,278 words. Sur Ma Route – Black M. (2012) Youtube Video Link, 95. Youtube Video Link, 52. I got u in french its called a green mouse if u translate it, bit late of a respons but yea I fell for coeur de pirate’s comme des enfants. it may have been called Aime or Aimer. Get started with these, and you’ll be a French indie music expert in no time. informations about the song ? Please help! RIEN QU’UNE FOIS by KEEN’V. Dernière Danse – Indila (2013) i was literally listening to it a minute ago lmao. That might be a good idea. Have you already found it? Who else can make a hit pop song and dance remix about suicide? C’est Bientôt La Fin – Mozart Opera Rock (2010) I heard it in the late 2000’s, approx around 2008.. by John Elkhoury | French Music | 145 comments. Not all the singers are French, but the music is nonetheless in French and recognized by Francophones. Also, check out our other lists for the latest French music: Top French Songs 2016; Top French Songs 2017; Top French Songs 2018; Top … Youtube Video Link, 51. Feb 25, 2019 - Explore Paulina Bahamondes's board "French female singers 60's" on Pinterest. I’m moving to France this week and have been frequenting your site in preparation. It’s quite catchy and from what I remember, some of the lyrics are “Tiki tiki tak” , or something like that. The two most recent of the five Blackrain albums were produced by the legendary Jack Douglas. Please help, i loves that song, but my Old computer took it to the grave , Is it a children’s song? It is usually performed by singers from France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, or any of the other francophone areas of the world. What is the peppy song with the nonsense words that has a music video with some older men dancing and posing, one of whom is shirtless? It could be “Madame Monsieur – Mercy”, let me know…. Thanks for any suggestions. The songs are ordered in a random fashion however newer music is presented first and older music is near the end of the list. The first distinct French pop music styles that emerged were the French rock and the yé-yé, which originated in France during the 1960s. Her fluency in multiple languages in at least twelve different languages including Greek, French… Could that be here? I would love to know the name of this song and who the singer was, and to find the lyrics! Thank you so much. The French singer Tal is a young Urban Pop star known for her optimistic songs and authenticity. 304,678 listeners. Im also looking for that song. It’s sung (or whispered) by a man, whose voice is pretty similar to Serge Gainsbourg. Youtube Video Link, 54. Hi, when I lived in France in the early 1970s, often was played a song with a refrain or line like “On prends un tren parfois a quelque part…”, and at the end of the song, there is a line like “jusqu’a ce jour on prends le tren [of no return][or: that does not return]. Thanks dudes. The song is about racism/colour difference not existing or so. Youtube Video Link, 94. Lots of love… :-) :-). I do fully understand that selecting only ;) 100 songs in French must lead to omitting some artists and every list has to be mostly the reflection of one’s personal taste in music, but I could not help noticing just by glancing at the list that some of very popular musicians are not included…Joe Dassin, who made numerous hits, such as Et Si Tu N’Existais Pas, and Zaz whose voice and songs are unique and incredible. France Gall (born Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall on 9 October, 1947 in Paris, France - died 7 January 2018) was an influential singer who… Don't want to see ads? Listen to French Pop 2021 in full in the Spotify app. Male or female singing ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORG7pSYas4I, There’s a populaer french song I can’t find. I’ve been trying to look for thia song forever but I forgot the name and who it’s by. It’s full of amazing content! A global pop operatic icon, France’s number one selling artist, Greek-born Nana Mouskouri is one of the most recognizable and beloved singers of her generation. Can anyone tell me who the artist is and the name of the song? Your email address will not be published. (l’un de mes favoris) :-), Foule Sentimentale needs to be here! The French journal of popular music studies, Loi n°94-88 du 1er février 1994 modifiant la loi no 86-1067 du 30 septembre 1986 relative à la liberté de communication, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=French_pop_music&oldid=1009624339, Pages using infobox music genre with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Pages in this category should be moved to subcategories where applicable. © John Elkhoury, 2011 – 2020. Is there any chance that it is Les Planètes by M. Pokora ? I love Zaz, I have 6 songs of her on my iPod – I’m shocked that I didn’t include one!
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